Visibility Problems of Subaru Legacy

Subaru Legacy owners have reported 332 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (268 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's windshield (28 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of Subaru Legacy

The Wiper problem

I have the touring model with defrosters under the windshield. This is the second time I have had my windshield cracked vertically in a year. Both scenarios include a cold snap to about 20 degrees. First one broke in the parking lot after warming up the car (windshield heat and defrosters on) this   Read details...

The Windshield problem

The contact owns a 2023 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that when she entered her vehicle, she noticed that there was a crack in the windshield down by windshield wiper on the driver's side. The contact stated that the crack had begun to expand up the windshield and stopped approximately 4 inches   Read details...

The Visibility problem

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Legacy. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off on two occasions, the contact observed three cracks in the top-middle of the windshield that led to an 's' shape crack in the middle of the windshield.   Read details...

The Sun Roof problem

The contact owns a 2014 Subaru Legacy. While driving 55 mph, a loud pop noise was heard. The contact continued driving as he thought a rock struck the windshield. There were no warning indicators illuminated.   Read details...

The Power Window problem

Driving to work car running for approximately 20 min. The window control switch inside the driver side door smoked and quickly caught fire. I immediately slowed down and pulled over to the right shoulder and turned off the card. I opened the door and stepped out.   Read details...




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